Review on Kose Sekkisei Lotion Mask

I bought this during a sale at BHG in bugis.

Kose was my very first skincare brand due to the influence of my mother when I was young.

From then on, I always had a good impression of Kose products. However lately, as their prices dropped, the standard of their products do not seem that spectacular anymore.

For 5 masks in a box, it was selling at just $15 which I thought it was too good a deal to be missed and I actually picked up 4 boxes.

Actually, I was skeptical in getting this because I saw the ingredient alcohol in it. I am quite averse to alcohol as I always believe alcohol is not good for the skin in the long run due to the drying effects.

I asked the promoter about it and she says the alcohol content is not alot and that most skincare products will have alcohol in it as it helps to preserve the contents of the product.

Note that actually not all alcohol are bad for the skin.

Some of the alcohols that one should completely avoid are ethanol, ethyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, methanol, benzyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol.

There are several cosmetic alcohols that are actually very beneficial for the skin. Also known as fatty alcohols, they help skin care formulations to act as efficient skin care products.

However, I am convinced that the alcohol in this mask is not that good.

When I first applied it, I almost choke because the scent is just too strong and being on the 2nd ingredient in the list, it simply meant, the content is quite high.

The mask feels minty on the skin which I highly suspect is due to the alcohol and it dries up pretty fast as compared with other facial mask.

The cut out area is pretty small and my eyes teared whenever the mask just touches the undereye area. The alcohol scent is just too overpowering.

Its best to avoid such alcohol based products for sensitive skin as it may cause drying and irritating effects.

This mask is meant to be a whitening mask with hydrating properties but I do not see any effect.

Most probably, I will not get this product again.

Ingredients :

Review on L’élan Vital Eye Mask

A colleague of mine who is a member and a fan of Cosway bought their products frequently.
On an impulse, I decided to take a look at their monthly catalogue since she has always been raving about their products.

Their prices are rather affordable during their monthly sales indicated in their catalogue, so I decided to pick up some of the products.

You may have came across some of the facial masks reviews from Cosway which I have previously done and now is the review for their eye masks.

Actually, I bought 3 boxes of their eye masks (5 pairs in each box) since it was within my budget and I believe that I need more to see results.

L’élan Vital Eye Mask is made from a combination of clinically proven actives, including Eyeliss™ (Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3), Haloxyl™ (Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide) and AC-Dermapeptide Lifting™ to stop serious dark circles and eye bags and prevent their recurrence.

EyelissTM Intense Draining Action
- Strengthens capillaries to prevent leakage of haemoglobin and fluids that causes dark under eye circles
- Eliminates excess fluids to relieve puffiness
- Enhances firmness to reduce slackening of the skin
- Soothes inflammation to reduce swelling

HaloxylTM Lightening Action
- Clears away pigmented, oxidised haemoglobin that gives dark eye circles their tell-tale colour
- Improves skin density for better microvascular network support around the eyes
- Boosts the metabolism of skin cells to improve under-eye skin texture AC

Dermapeptide Lifting™ Tightening & Lifting Actions
- Special protein extracted from sweet almonds which were used by ancient Romans for their toning and smoothing effects
- Tightens and lifts slackened skin to reduce eye bags

Packaged in a small tray just small enough to fit the mask, the 2 corners at the sides of the tray helps to secure the masks.


Wet with essence, though there is a slight chemical smell which may be unbearable to some people, it is comfortable on the under eye area. The almost transparent white cresent moon shaped masks sits securely on the under eye area moisturised the area pretty well.

There is a slight tingling effect followed by a slight tightening feel after wearing it for a few minutes. Even though its recommended to have it for 20minutes, I usually remove it only after 30minutes since its still wet.

Using 3 times per week, the under eye area appears to be moisturised and my eyes looks visibly brighter however my dark eye bags are still around.

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Ingredients :

Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, AC-Dermpeptide Lifting™ (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract), Hydrolysed Collagen, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Eyeliss™ (Dipeptide-2, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3), Haloxyl™ (N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7), Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance

Source : Cosway

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Review on Biotherm Aquasource Non Stop Oligo Thermal Gel Intense Moisturization

I am so in love with Biotherm moisturiser and usually pack this into my gym bag to be used during my lunch time gym.

Intense moisturizing, this fresh-textured gel is enriched with a patented hydrating complex to provide a reservoir effect on skin. Pure concentrate of mineral-rich Thermal Spring Water revitalizes skin and improves skin texture with the equivalent of 5,000 liters of enriched water in each jar. It also contains Vitamins E and F to promote cell regeneration. Skin is instantly refreshed and hydrated, supple and silky soft, perfectly revitalized throughout the day.

Recommended for normal to combination skin, this water gel is fresh and light. Enriched with vitalizing trace minerals (copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium) and with a concentrate of spa water activity, the unique texture, created using a polymer, forms a very close knit mesh over the face, creating a moisture network that gives intense hydration for hours on end.

Upon application, my skin is replenished with moisture and instantly refreshed. Cutaneous discomfort as well as tight, tugging sensations are immediately diminished. Fully quenched, optimally moisturized, supple and silky soft, this is one moisturizer that I cannot do without.
The only complaint is, its not oil-free and you know how hung-up I am about using oil-free products.

So when your skin is dehydrated, if you sleep in an air-conditioned room for hours, this is the one you can consider trying, to treat your parched skin.

Review on Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturising Cream Fluid

I have been eyeing this moisturiser for some time and is elated when I received it during one of the Lancome workshops I attended a few months back.

Recommended for normal to combination skin, this delicious Oil-in-Water texture melts onto the skin. It intensely moisturises and lastingly soothes the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and radiant.

* Lightweight fluid cream that gently soothes & calms skin
* Provides intense, immediate & long-lasting hydration
* Relieves environmental & emotional stress
* Leaves skin soft, smooth & radiant
* Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin

HYDRA ZEN NEUROCALM™ features a unique technology to provide intense, immediate and continuous moisturisation and soothe sensitive skin.

Marketed as a soothing Anti-Stress Moisturising Fluid Cream, the scent is lovely and glides on the skin effortlessly. The only complaint that I have, is that despite claims that its fast absorbing, I hardly find it so. It leaves a sticky feel and takes about 5 minutes to dry up.

It smells good and gives a calming feeling. The cream is lightweight and gives light moisture to my skin.

It can be a hassle when you are rushing in the morning but what I usually do, is to apply my concealer after applying my moisturiser.

Next, stand in front of the fan and let the wind blow onto my face for 1 minute and I can apply my sunscreen.

- MOISTURISES: Lipidure and Hyaluronic acid microcapsules, vectorised ceramides and Glycerol provide the skin with intense, long-lasting hydration.
- SOOTHES AND RELIEVES STRESS: The NEUROCALM™ complex with natural plant extracts combats the negative effects of environmental and emotional stress. Samphire boosts the positive effects of stress by producing beta-endorphins, providing heightened moisturisation.
- SOOTHING FRAGRANCE: Proven calming, anti-stress action.
o Rose and lily-of-the-valley: soothing
o Orange: relaxing
o Apple: anti-stress
o White musk: reassuring

Review on Ahava Gentle Body Exfoliator

A remarkable and natural cleaning agent rich in moisturizing minerals, Gentle Body Exfoliator works deeply to gently lift away impurities and worn-out cells.

I am still on the look-out for a body scrub which is as effective as the TBS Olive scrub but less painful and this is the next one I tried it out.

This is a new brand which I saw in Centerpoint during window-shopping. I guess its been there for quite some time but I never stepped in for a look before, till that day.

Powered by AHAVA’s Mineral Skin Osmoter™ and a wealth of other natural Dead Sea ingredients, they efficiently maintain your skin’s health and moisture balance.

It claimed to give a more vibrant and supple skin tone which is revealed all over your body and is hypoallergenic.
Well, the creamy texture with blue beads are gentle enough but its so gentle that I do not feel any effect at all.

After each session, I do not feel that my skin have become smoother which is quite a disappointment.

This tube is retailing at $31 for a 200ml tube